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OY54 VVD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,639 mi
Last recorded182,639 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 VVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 182,639 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2024 177,422 miles

os cv boot damp

osf tyre worn on edge

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2023 173,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 168,301 miles

both cv boots damp

rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 163,689 miles

both cv boots damp

rear brake pads low

underside rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2021 163,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both cv boots damp

rear brake pads low

underside rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,589 miles

n/s cv boot damp

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust support broken

rear suspension rusty

underside rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2020 159,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s cv boot damp

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust support broken

rear suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2019 153,691 miles

ball joint covers poor

nsf cv boot damp

nsr tyre very much on limit

oil leaks

rear suspension very rusty

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2018 151,067 miles

ball joint covers poor

nsr tyre worn on edges on limit

oil leaks ?

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2017 148,775 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 145,742 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 13 Jul 2016 145,742 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 142,110 miles

both rear tyres on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 138,874 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 133,136 miles

rear disc rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 106,030 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

N/S/R tyre very low on tread

Fail 21 Jul 2009 106,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OY54 VVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY54 VVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY54 VVD registered?

OY54 VVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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